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What Happens If You Don’t Have a Company Secretary in Malaysia? SSM Penalties Explained
Under Section 235 of the Companies Act 2016, every Sdn Bhd (private limited company) in Malaysia must have at least one qualified company secretary, and the board must appoint the first one within 30 days of incorporation (Section 236(2)). If your secretary later resigns or is removed, you have 30 days to fill the gap… Continue reading What Ha

Doctor Opening a Clinic in Malaysia? Here’s When You Need a Sdn Bhd for Equipment Financing
To buy dental chairs, ultrasound machines, laser devices, or other big-ticket clinic equipment on financing, you’ll need a Sdn Bhd (private limited company), not a sole proprietorship. Banks in Malaysia typically require the company structure itself, joint guarantees from directors, and audited financial statements before approving equipment l

How to Switch Company Secretary in Malaysia: A 7-Step Handover Checklist
Switching your company secretary in Malaysia involves seven things: a board resolution, a resignation letter from the outgoing secretary, a formal appointment of the replacement, a document handover, fee confirmation, a Section 58 notification lodged with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) within 14 days, and a final records check. The

Late Annual Return to SSM: Penalties, Deadlines and How to Fix It Fast
Miss your SSM (Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia, the Companies Commission of Malaysia) Annual Return deadline and you pay a tiered late fee starting at RM50. Wait longer and the penalty climbs to RM200. Ignore it for years and SSM can strike your company off the register entirely. The fix is straightforward: file the overdue Annual Return… Contin

Tech Startup Founders: Do You Really Need a Sdn Bhd for Malaysia Digital Status and Tax Incentives
Malaysia Digital (MD) Status, the incentive programme that gives tech companies income tax exemptions and investment allowances, is only available to companies registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM), commonly known as a Sdn Bhd. A sole proprietorship or partnership cannot apply, no matter how strong the product is. If you a

What Does a Company Secretary Actually Do? 8 Duties Every Sdn Bhd Owner Should Know
Every Sdn Bhd in Malaysia must appoint a licensed company secretary within 30 days of incorporation. Their job covers eight core duties: maintaining statutory registers, lodging Annual Returns, filing financial statements, updating Beneficial Owner records, preparing board resolutions, advising directors on governance, managing statutory filin

